Mrs. Donna Jean Appleman Throckmorton, 89, passed away on October 15, 2026, at the Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. Born in Bracken County, to the late Henry Joe and Jewell Henson Appleman, Donna lived a life grounded in faith, devoted to family, and enriched by service to others. She and her beloved husband, Dr. Ernest Ray Throckmorton, shared 71 years of marriage. After graduating from Mayslick High School, Donna attended Union College. With steadfast love and quiet dedication, she supported her husband throughout his many ministerial appointments with the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church. In 1966, Donna became the first member of Trinity Hill Methodist Church in Lexington. She was active in the United Methodist Women’s Organization and was a cherished member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Maysville. During the years she lived in Lexington, Donna also worked as an accounting clerk at U.K. Hospital.
Donna’s family and home were at the heart of her life. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Ray; their children, Marcus (Brenda) Throckmorton of Batavia, OH, Timothy (Carol) Throckmorton of Barbourville and Jane (Randy) Rodgers of London; six grandchildren: Shannon (Robby) Foley and Shea Throckmorton of Barbourville, Jeffrey (Amalia) Throckmorton of Wiesbaden, Germany, Laura (Thomas) Throckmorton of Manheim, Germany and Aaron (Abby) Rodgers and James (Haley) Rodgers of Lexington. Her loving legacy continues through her great-grandchildren: Tate, Tyler, Kourtlyn, Breelee and Cooper of Barbourville and Clark, Jonathon and Luke of Wiesbaden, Germany.
Donna was preceded in death by her daughter, Cinda Kay Throckmorton.
Family and friends are warmly invited to visitation on Friday, October 23 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 26 W 3rd St, Maysville, KY 41056.
A funeral service celebrating Donna’s life will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, October 24, 2026. Visitation will be from 11:00 until time of the service which will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Maysville. A committal service will follow immediately at Shannon Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Reverends Mike McLean, Mike Rice, and Paul Cropper. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons Aaron, James, and Jeff; her great-grandsons Tate and Tyler; and family members Charles Throckmorton; and Robby Foley. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons Clark, Cooper, Jonathon, and Luke.
Donna’s family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility and Maysville Hospice of Hope for the compassion, comfort, and loving care they provided to Donna during the past month.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donna’s honor to the United Methodist Home for Children & Youth, P.O. Box 930, Nicholasville, KY 40340-9800.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Knox and Brothers Funeral Home of Maysville.
Condolences at www.knoxbrothersfuneralhome.com .
This is a courtesy announcement from the Knox Funeral Home.